IPHO House / Sascha Wurm ArchitekturSave this picture! Lennard ZimmermannArchitects: Sascha Wurm ArchitekturAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:362 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Lennard Zimmermann Structural Engineer: Bollinger+Grohmann, Sebastian Dietrich - Bollinger+Grohmann More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Worm in Swan's Clothing - In the Franconian town of Iphofen, at the foot of Mount Schwanberg, a family home has been constructed on a sloped site at the edge of a typical residential development. The building adheres to the strict guidelines of the development plan. With its rectangular footprint, gabled roof, orientation, locally typical plaster facade, and restrained color scheme, it blends inconspicuously into the surrounding settlement. However, the interior layout intentionally breaks with convention: lofty rooms that extend to the roofline, open circulation areas, parallel staircases arranged side by side, a central living space with maximum connection to the garden, and split-level floors that reinterpret the slope as a spatial asset and integrate the ascending terrain into the design.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Rdelseer Tor, part of the town's historic fortifications and a postcard icon of the community, and a nod to the origins of the clients, served as an inverted source of inspiration for the design concept. The street- and settlement-facing facades of the house echo the massive, protective outer wall: solid, closed, and punctuated with only a few small openings. In contrast, the garden-facing facade, inspired by the half-timbered construction of the Rdelseer Tor's inner face toward the old town, is open and permeable. The structural system follows a simple and clear principle: load-bearing exterior walls, a central wall running beneath the roof ridge, and two bracing wall panels. These elements form a protective envelope around the central living area. Subdivided by a fireplace and an offset column in line with the exterior wall, this space offers a flexible layout for cooking, dining, and living. Selective openings in the load-bearing central wall create connections between the living area and the circulation zones, fostering family interaction. A full-width glass wall extends the living space into an equally wide terrace.Save this picture!Designed as an extension of the interior, the terrace is subtly set into the hillside and spanned by a pergola. Preparations for its future addition have been made, referencing the vine-covered structures of historic houses in Iphofen's town center. On the street-facing side, the contrasting transitional space between the exterior and interior the house's entrance - is more subdued. In keeping with the defensive character of the settlement-facing facade, the entrance door is flush with the wall surface, without a canopy or visual emphasis. Inside, the entryway is designed as a transition zone between the public and private realms. Material selection, color palette, spatial proportions, and lighting create a calming atmosphere that sets the stage for entry into the bright, open spaces of the house.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!A building concept focused on achieving sustainability through durability relies on simple, robust, and high-quality materials and construction methods. These include wood-aluminum windows, exposed concrete floors, and walls made of monolithic brick masonry with a plaster facade. The house is constructed without a basement. The insulated bricks rest fully on a "folded" reinforced concrete slab, eliminating the need for hidden reinforced concrete columns to support the exterior walls. The high insulation values of the selected materials, combined with technical features such as a heat pump and photovoltaic system, result in a high energy efficiency standard (Efficiency Class A+).Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on January 21, 2025Cite: "IPHO House / Sascha Wurm Architektur" 21 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025865/ipho-house-sascha-wurm-architektur&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Gawx, artist and filmmaker, has rapidly gained prominence on YouTube through his distinctive blend of illustration and cinematography. His channel, Gawx Art, boasts over 2.3 million subscribers, captivated by his unique cartoons and cinematic style. Beyond digital platforms, Gawx has custom-designed items such as sneakers and skateboard decks, showcasing his versatility and creative reach.In this episode, Gawx shares his journey of balancing school and content creation, building a unique style, and staying authentic. He opens up about the creative risks hes taken, how he battles artistic blocks, and how cinema and travel fuel his inspiration. Episode 61 Timestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:03:11 The Origin Of Gawx's "So Today!"00:06:04 How Being Authentic Can Actually Solidify Your Brand00:08:50 How Gawx Balanced School & YouTube 00:14:45 THIS Was Gawx's Bad Decision00:17:33 How Pressure Fueled Gawxs YouTube Success00:20:31 How Balancing Work & Rest Can Lead To Genius00:21:47 Gawx Reveals How Films Inspire His YouTube Masterpieces00:23:05 Creating For The Algorithm VS Authentic Storytelling00:26:35 Gawx Does THIS To Turn Discouragement Into Inspiration00:29:13 Gawx's Biggest Failure & Overcoming It00:31:53 THIS Is Gawx's Workflow For Every Video00:36:11 Gawx's Masterful Way To Integrate Sponsors (STEAL THIS)00:40:48 Gawx's Secret To Overcome Creative Blocks00:41:46 How Setting Deadlines Led To Gawx's Success00:45:00 Why Traveling Transforms Gawxs Artistic Vision (JAPAN)00:47:58 Gawx Explains How To Find Your Artistic Style (BIG TIP)00:55:23 Gawx's Advice To Aspiring Creators In 202500:58:17 Whats Next for Gawxs Creative Journey00:59:05 Gawx's Favorite Software & Equipment (AI Tools Included)01:07:07 Gawx's Thoughts On AI & The Future Of Creativity01:11:17 How Gawx Learned His Craft & Filmmaking SkillsIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Gawx:https://www.youtube.com/@UCFDxyA1H3VEN0VQwfMe2VMQ https://www.instagram.com/gawx_art/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast :Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Specially trained dogs and their impressive noses helped a team of researchers and citizen scientists discover two new species of the truffles. The truffle dogs sniffed out Tuber cumberlandense and Tuber canirevelatum, which are native to North America. The two new species of these expensive and elusive fungi are described in a study recently published in the journal Mycologia. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Truffles are some of the most mysterious and alluring fungi on the planet, study co-author and University of Florida doctoral student Benjamin Lemmond said in a statement. They live their lives underground, out of sight, but people all around the world are eager to find them and enjoy their unique culinary qualities. This study shows that there are still undiscovered truffles right under our nose, so to speak, and that without the help of dogs (and their incredible noses) we might never find them.Kentucky truffle whiskey?Tuber cumberlandense was uncovered by a truffle dog named Luca and trainer Margaret Townsend and is named for the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains where it was found.Previously, T. cumberlandense has been harvested in truffle orchards and in woodlands, but was sold under other names. This new analysis showed that it is actually a distinct and previously undescribed species native to North America. Distiller Makers Mark is now trying to figure out how to cultivate this native truffle for its spirits.This particular species enjoys a symbiotic relationship with their host, white oaks, growing from their roots and providing nutrition to the trees, study co-author and Michigan State University mycologist Gregory Bonito said in a statement. Makers Mark is interested in cultivating T. cumberlandense because they store their whiskey in white oak barrels. They will be reforesting their land in Kentucky with white oaks for the barrels and hope one day to harvest truffles as well; perhaps they will even create truffle-infused whiskey.Lois Martin and Monza collecting truffles in a North American truffle orchard. CREDIT: MSU. The dog-found truffleMonza and her trainer Lois Martin discovered Tuber canirevelatum. The name means dog-found truffle, in Latin in honor of the truffle dogs. Martin sent the T. canirevelatum samples to Michigan State University since the samples didnt smell or look like anything known to grow in North America. Bonito and study co-author and undergraduate research student, Alassane Sow, analyzed DNA to place them on the fungi family tree.Receiving these samples was very exciting, especially because they looked very similar to the well-known edible European truffles Tuber macrosporumand [and] Tuber aestivum, Sow said in a statement. We hope that by describing both of these species there will be increased interest in cultivating North American truffles. Our analyses show that each has aromatic compounds found in some of the most valuable truffle species.[ Related: Youve heard of truffle pigs. Now get ready for truffle birds.]North American truffles could be big businessCultivating and selling European truffle speciesoften with the help of hogshas been the norm. However, there is a growing interest in cultivating, wild-harvesting, and selling species of truffles that are native to North America. As more people try to grow and cultivate truffles, more truffle dogs will be needed to find them underground.If you have $20,000 of truffles growing underground, you need to find them before they perish, so the dogs are very important, Bonito said.Truffles are expensive and highly prized in the culinary world due to their rarity. In 2023, a bidder in Hong Kong reportedly paid $141,000 for a white truffle that weighed over two pounds. Each of these new species of truffle has economic potential and produces a unique aroma. This scent is the basis for the culinary potential of trufflesand their potential value. While prices vary, white truffles can cost $4,000 per pound and black truffles range from roughly $300 to $800.The team suspects that there are other native North American tuber species just waiting to be discovered underground.Our research reinforces the importance of using trained truffle dogs in tuber research and truffle farming, Bonito said. We suspect many native tuber species remain to be discovered and described. This task will be enhanced through the continued collaboration between mycologistsscientists who study fungithe public and trained truffle dogs.

Releasing a handful of salt into a pasta pan can result in a circular ring deposit, which shows the sedimentation history of the particle cloud. Mathieu SouzyShareWhen youre boiling water for pasta, throwing a bit of salt into the water can help it boil a little bit fasterif only by a few seconds. With that, a white ring of salt deposits will often show up within the pan. A group of curious and hungry physicists harnessed the power of fluid dynamics to see what ingredients are necessary to create nicer looking salt ringsreleasing larger salt particles from a greater height can help make more uniform salt deposits at the bottom of a pan. The findings are detailed in a study published January 21 in the journal Physics of Fluids. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.A team from the University of Twente in the Netherlands and the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) were spending an evening playing board games and eating pasta, when they began to question what it would take for them to create uniform and beautiful salt rings. Variables could include small grains or large ones, how many grains, how quickly, and if there is an optimal amount of water.By the end of our meal, wed sketched an experimental protocol and written a succession of experiments we wanted to try on my youngest sons small whiteboard, study co-author and INRAE physicist Mathieu Souzy said in a statement. It was a great overall experience, because we soon realized our simple observation of daily life conceals a rich variety of physical mechanisms!The team set up a tank of boiling water in a lab and tested dropping in salt of various sizes at different speeds. When a single particle is released into a tank of water, the particle settles to the bottom because of the effects of gravity. The sinking creates a small wake drag that disturbs the flow of the water around the particle.If a large number of particles are released at the same time, neighboring particles experience this flow perturbation generated by all surrounding particles, said Souzy. It causes sedimenting (falling) particles to be progressively shifted horizontally, which leads to an expanding circular distribution of the particles.When particles reach the bottom of the pan very quickly, they form a circular deposit. The water that travels within the wake of the cloud of particles then pushes the particles further away, like a ripple effect. This radial movement away from the center creates that clean center of the ring at the bottom of a pan.However, the team found that if particles are released from a greater height, the sediments will fall for a longer period of time. The cloud of particles then expands in a circular direction until there is enough space between particles and the particles wont be close enough to form a cloud. The particles then rain down to form this familiar homogeneous circular deposit of salt. By dropping larger particles from a greater height, the rings can appear more circular.These are the main physical ingredients, and despite its apparent simplicity, this phenomenon encompasses a wide range of physical concepts such as sedimentation, non-creeping flow, long-range interactions between multiple bodies, and wake entrainment, said Souzy.The team also found that because the larger particles move outward more than the smaller ones, they could sort the particles by size just by dropping them into the water. Souzy also reports that he can use this data in the kitchen to create very nice salt rings almost every time.

Nature, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04243-yThe two professions can face similar gender-based challenges in recruitment and retention, says workforce modeller Alison Leary.

Nature, Published online: 21 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04179-3Tyus Williams harnesses his lived experiences to inform his research and shares it all on social media.

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A Reddit user Batuhan ahin showed a clip from the WIP project, a realistic RC car simulation Recharge, inspired by the beloved classic, Re-Volt.The game is developed using ray tracing technology and Unreal Engine 5. Focused on full realism, it features meticulously created environments portrayed with various camera angles. The authentic sound effects like engine roars and tire skids contribute to the lifelike atmosphere, creating an immersive sense of presence.You can battle AI bots or compete with your friends in a multiplayer mode, as well as try out racing, exploration, and arcade modes. The game offers various customizable RC car models and the choice between first or third-person perspective.Room GamesRoom GamesRoom GamesBefore, the developers also shared a sneak peek at the gameplay:Recharge is planned to launch in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, the developers invite players to join the Beta Test Registration via the Discord community.Wishlist the game on Steam anddont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Take a Look at This Re-Volt-Inspired Racing Simulation Made with UE5 appeared first on CG SHARES.